Shola Ameobi's Gaziantep BB move out of the relegation zone

Gaziantep BB have moved out of the relegation zone in the PTT 1. Lig after picking up four points in their last two games.

Shola Ameobi’s side got off to a dreadful start to the season going seven weeks without a win.

The League one side picked up their first win of the season against bottom of the table Orduspor and earned a point from an away trip to leaders Osmanlispor.

Gaziantep BB are currently performing well below expectations, the club were tipped for promotion following a string of high profile transfers to the club.

Ameobi came off injured during his sides only win of the season in the league but the former Newcastle striker was back in the side on Saturday.

Gaziantep BB also progressed in the Turkish Cup to the group stages after beating Aksarayspor 1-0.

Ameobi has made scored three goals in seven appearances for Gaziantep BB this season.

The Nigeria international spent 17 years at Newcastle before moving to Turkey,